Shibuya Peak
| Shibuya Peak | |
|---|---|
  Shibuya Peak Location in Antarctica | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,254 metres (4,114 ft) |
| Coordinates | 75°10′S 133°35′W / 75.167°S 133.583°WCoordinates: 75°10′S 133°35′W / 75.167°S 133.583°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Antarctica |
| Parent range | Demas Range |
Shibuya Peak is a rocky summit 1,254 metres (4,114 ft) tall on the east side of Berry Glacier, 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Demas Range, in Marie Byrd Land. It was mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65. It was named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Franklin T. Shibuya, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) meteorologist at Byrd Station, in 1923.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Shibuya Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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